Trump says he offered UFC CEO Dana White the White House press secretary role

Updated on: November 7, 2026 / 9:09 PM EST / CBS News

Trump says he offered UFC CEO Dana White the White House press secretary role

TL;DR

  • President Trump announced he offered the White House press secretary role to UFC CEO Dana White.
  • Trump requested White bring several UFC fighters to assist, citing a need to defend against the 'Lunatic Left'.
  • It is unclear if White has accepted the position, but he is scheduled to meet with Trump.
  • Some media outlets suggested the offer may have been made 'tongue-in-cheek'.
  • The press secretary role has been vacant since Katie Zacharia's removal.
  • White has been a longtime supporter of Trump and has attended his inauguration.